Juneteenth Exhibition Crown Unbound: The Church Hat Collections of Veda Rawlings & Ellen Berts

June 14, 2025 3:00pm - August 21, 2025 4:30pm

Crown Unbound: The Church Hat Collections of Veda Rawlings & Ellen Berts - Curated by Anna Arnold

Join us for the opening reception of this Juneteenth Exhibition on Saturday, June 14 featuring 20+ magnificent hats worn by Veda Rawlings and Ellen Berts, former First Ladies, who served at Cleveland area churches.

Also showcased are Northeast Ohio artists who have captured the essence of the church hat in a variety of styles and media. We encourage you to wear your favorite hat to the opening reception!

Artists: David Buttram, Thomas Hudson, Myrya Johnson, Joyce Morrow Jones, LaSaundra Robinson, Terra Turner, Jerome White, and Tony Williams.

This Juneteenth Exhibition coincides with the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by Ursuline College and the City of Pepper Pike, on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome!

Summer Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, noon to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Wasmer
Gallery Director: Anna Arnold
aarnold@ursuline.edu or 440.646.8121